Identify at least two physician collaboration issues in your state(texas)

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Discussion: State Practice eek you will have an opportunity to evaluate state practice agreements in your state and examine issues related to NP practice.

To prepare:
  • Review practice agreements in your state(texas)
  • Identify at least two physician collaboration issues in your state(texas)
Post a brief description of the practice agreements for NPs in your state(texas)and the two physician collaboration issues that you identified.
Explain what you think are the barriers to NPs practicing independently in your state(texas). Finally, outline a plan for how you might address NP practice issues in your state(texas)]]>

What factors may affect communication with this patient?

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Emily, a 3-year-old toddler, presents to the pediatrician’s office for her yearly physical. Her mother and 6-month-old brother accompany her. Emily’s brother was seen first for immunizations and a checkup, and now it is Emily’s turn for an exam and immunization check. The nurse notes that Emily’s immunizations are up-to-date (she received the pneumonia vaccine in the fall, as well as her yearly flu shot). Emily’s mother reports that her daughter is doing well in preschool and has had no illnesses since the last visit. Vital signs: T 98.6 P 122 R 20 BP 90/40. Emily is clinging to her mother; she is visibly upset, crying and shouting, “Please don’t let them give me boo boo shot!”

  1. How should the nurse proceed with the health interview?
  2. What factors may affect communication with this patient?
  3. What are the three phases of the interview process?
  4. What communication techniques would be appropriate for gathering the data needed to complete the health history?

Provide Answers in an APA formatted paper. 

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Why do you think men have a higher incidence of nose, mouth, and throat problems? 

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Chapter 16 mentions several statistics in the Culture and Genetics section about the incidence of various pathologic conditions in men. Why do you think men have a higher incidence of nose, mouth, and throat problems? ]]>

What can do damage to your hearing in everyday life? Are there products to protect and improve hearing?

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What can do damage to your hearing in everyday life? Are there products to protect and improve hearing?]]>

How do various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs affect the patient's perception of (1)

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How do various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs affect the patient’s perception of (1) how he or she will relate the symptoms to the caregiver and (2) the care the patient receives? How will this influence the diagnosis?]]>